Flynn Downes: Midfield Mastery
An analytical exploration of the career, statistics, and impact of a dynamic defensive midfielder.
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Player Overview
Personal Details
Full Name: Flynn Downes
Born: January 20, 1999 (Age 26)
Birthplace: Brentwood, England
Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position: Defensive Midfielder
Current Affiliation
Club: Southampton F.C.
Squad Number: 4
Downes joined Southampton permanently in July 2024 after a successful loan spell, signing a four-year contract.
Career Trajectory
Ipswich Town Academy & Debut
Downes joined Ipswich Town's academy at the age of seven. He progressed through the ranks, signing his first professional contract in 2017 and making his senior debut for the club in the Championship that same year.
Loan to Luton Town
In January 2018, Downes moved to League Two leaders Luton Town on loan until the end of the 2017-18 season. He made 10 appearances for Luton, earning praise from manager Nathan Jones for his outstanding performance and confidence.
Swansea City & West Ham United
In August 2021, Downes transferred to Swansea City, where he completed 92.6% of his passes in the 2021-22 season, achieving the highest pass-completion rate in the top four English divisions. In July 2022, he joined West Ham United on a five-year contract for a reported ยฃ12 million fee. He made his Premier League debut against Manchester City and was part of the squad that won the 2023 UEFA Europa Conference League.
Southampton Loan & Permanent Move
In August 2023, Downes joined Southampton on a season-long loan. He made 37 appearances across all competitions, scoring two goals and providing three assists. His performances were recognized, and he was instrumental in Southampton's promotion back to the Premier League via the Championship play-offs. In July 2024, the move was made permanent with a four-year contract.
International Representation
England Youth Teams
Downes has represented England at youth international levels. He was called up to the England under-19 team in August 2017, making his debut in September of that year. He earned five caps for the under-19s.
Accolades and Achievements
Team Honours
West Ham United: UEFA Europa Conference League: 2022โ23
Southampton: EFL Championship play-offs: 2024
Individual Awards
Ipswich Town Young Player of the Year: 2017โ18
Southampton Southern Daily Echo Player of the Year: 2023โ24
Career Statistics
Statistics accurate as of August 23, 2025.
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Ipswich Town | 2017โ18 | Championship | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | โ | 12 | 0 | |
| 2018โ19 | Championship | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ | 30 | 1 | ||
| 2019โ20 | League One | 29 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 2 | |
| 2020โ21 | League One | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | |
| Total | 92 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 99 | 3 | ||
| Luton Town (loan) | 2017โ18 | League Two | 10 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | 10 | 0 | |||
| Swansea City | 2021โ22 | Championship | 37 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | โ | 39 | 1 | |
| West Ham United | 2022โ23 | Premier League | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11a | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Southampton (loan) | 2023โ24 | Championship | 33 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3b | 0 | 37 | 2 |
| Southampton | 2024โ25 | Premier League | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | โ | 29 | 1 | |
| 2025โ26 | Championship | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | โ | 4 | 0 | ||
| Total | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | โ | โ | 33 | 1 | ||
| Career Total | 223 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 253 | 7 | ||
a Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League.
b Appearances in Championship play-offs.
Personal Insights
Education and Support
Downes attended Brentwood School, following a path previously taken by notable footballer Frank Lampard. He is a lifelong supporter of West Ham United, with his family and friends also being fans of the club, which likely influenced his move to the team.
External Resources
Official & Media Links
- Southampton FC Official Profile (opens in new tab)
- Flynn Downes Media on Wikimedia Commons (opens in new tab)
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References
References
- Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
- Appearances in Championship play-offs
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